I create multimedia abstract works that merge ink, sculpted paper, mica, found natural materials, oil painting, and drawing. My practice is rooted in exploring spiritual boundaries, connections, and memory—shaped both by personal experience and the broader human narrative.
The natural environment, especially the centuries-old forests of Northern California, deeply informs my work. I’m drawn to the quiet power of these ancient trees—their bark, pine needles, and even beetle trails read like timeworn archives. I see these elements as fragments of history—echoes where human and natural experience intertwine. Through this lens, I search for what binds me to place, seeking connection that moves beyond the physical into the spiritual.
Natural materials—bark, branches, and other organic forms—are often embedded directly into the work. I often bury raw canvas for a full year, allowing the earth itself to leave its mark. These gestures invite the forest to become a co-creator. The result is a body of work that blurs the line between seen and unseen, where materials act as brushstrokes in a larger, ongoing conversation.
Influenced by artists like Sam Gilliam, Julie Mehretu, Anselm Kiefer, and Michael David, I aim to push the boundaries of form and material while embracing what is layered, weathered, or partially lost. My work invites viewers to pause, reflect, and ask: Where are we? My quiet response is, We are nowhere, and we are everywhere.
“Filice communicates her “one true moment” through the expression of line and repetition, using her exquisite sensitivity to materials and the touch of her hand to share her transformative experience with the viewer. ”